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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani 08/04/2024 03:33 PM EDT

 Secretary Blinken’s Call with Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani

08/04/2024 03:33 PM EDT

Office of the Spokesperson

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani to discuss the latest developments in the region. The Secretary emphasized the importance of all parties taking steps to calm regional tensions, avoid further escalation, and advance stability. The Secretary underscored U.S. commitment to the Higher Military Commission process to determine how and when the D-ISIS Coalition’s military mission in Iraq will transition and the importance of force protection as we work toward that transition. The Secretary affirmed that we remain committed to the U.S.-Iraq 360-degree relationship to build economic opportunities and prosperity for all Iraqis.

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